No true believer should doubt his eternal security in christ john 10. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life. Most interesting are the verses about names not found in the book of life, revelation. Consider the following scriptures and their descriptions of those who will and wont be written in the book of life. It is good to have your name written in the book of life. The book of life contains the names of those who have been spiritually converted and who have dedicated their lives to the service of god. There is one book of life, and that is the book of the lamb book is a translation from the greek word biblio, strongs 976. Jesus said that abraham, isaac, jacob and the prophets will be in the kingdom of god, so their names are certainly in the book of life. The book is mentioned in several places in the new.
The first reading goes on to say that the wicked will be thrown into the fire, but for those who fear gods name, the sun of. All through the bible we read about people whose names are written in a book. Where do those whose names are in the book of life go. Ones name is not written in at birth, nor does he or she have it written in by the sovereign choice of god. You do not look inward to gauge the cleanliness of your hearts. And another book was opened, which is the book of life. When you have trusted christ, your name is written in the book of life, and you can rest in his salvation forever. And if any ones name was not found written in the book of life he was thrown into the lake of fire. Express your desire to be a part of his family and be written in his book. May they be blotted out of the book of life and not be listed with the righteous. If your name is written in the book of life, its because you took gods word to heart and decided to live according to it. There is no mention of being blotted out of this book. We are told, then another book was opened, which is the book of life.
They further argue that god, who knows the future, would never list a name in the book of life in the first place if it would have to be blotted out later. May you be inscribed in the book of life for 5774 the. In each passage the reference is concerning ones name being found in or not found in the book of life. Another book was opened, which is the book of life, and the dead were judged according to their works by what was written in the books. I surrender my life to you, the good, bad and ugly. Nowhere in these passages do we read about movement from one book to another. Those who love god back will have their name written in the book of life.
Lambs book of life in the bible king james version. And they were judged, each one according to his works. The one who conquers will be clothed thus in white garments, and i will never blot his name out of the book of life. He who overcomes will thus be clothed in white garments.
Imagine, if you have trusted in christ for the forgiveness of your sin then your name has been written in the book of life since the. The apostle paul addressed his fellow believers as, my fellow workers, whose names are in the book of life philippians 4. Seven of the references appear in the book of revelation. My past, present and future in exchange for the life you have for me. I will never blot out his name from the book of life, but will acknowledge his name before my father and his angels revelation 3. To have your name in the book means you wont marvel, you wont worship. Do you believe in faith in jesus christ as the son of god. The beast that you saw was, and is not, and is about to come up out of the abyss and go to destruction. Lets begin with an understanding of what the lambs book of life is.
The book of life, also called the scroll of life or book of remembrance, contains the names of people in line to receive the gift of everlasting life. Most of us have our names written in church book roll, but the question is having your name in the church book roll does it guarantee you to be. The bible says believers names are written in the book of life. We had an email question from a reader which asked about whether or not our names can be blotted out of the lambs book of life. Since the book of life is that which records all who have eternal life through the lamb, its clear that the book of life and the lambs book of life are one and the same. We know that the elects names have been written in the book of life before the foundation of the world.
The great white throne judgment described in revelation 20. When god opens the book of life will your name be written there. This interactive exercise displays your name in six bible verses. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, according to what they had done. To get your name written in the book of life or the lambs book of life, you have to be a. How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is.
However, the bible also talks about not blotting peoples names out of the book of life. But nothing unclean shall enter new jerusalem, nor any one who. How do i know my name is written in the book of life. Book of life in the scriptures the following bible references speak of the book of life. Only those who overcome the sins of this world will be clothed in white raiment, and they will not risk getting their names blotted out of the book of life. When the people of israel sinned, moses said to god, but now, please forgive their sinbut. Are names written in the book of life, or blotted out of. How to know your name is written in the lambs book of. Book of life all books the book of life and all books of life. Brother nathaniel bassey is your name in the book of life. I am accepting your invitation of being born again so my name can be written in the lambs book of life.
Interestingly, a couple of passages from this psalm are treated as messianic in the new testament. And the dead were judged according to their works, by the things which were written in the books. And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire. Therefore, the way to avoid being blotted from the book of life is to get your name written in the lambs book of life. These things have i written unto you that believe on the name of the son of god. Is there a difference between the book of life and the lambs book of life. The lambs book of life seems to have those written in it who have been redeemed by the blood of the lamb of godjesus christ. Basically, the book of life records who will receive gods gift of eternal life. And if anyones name was not found written in the book of life, he was thrown into the lake of fire. Indeed, true comrade, i ask you also to help these women who have shared my struggle in the cause of the gospel, together with. In judaism today, it plays a role in the feast known as yom kippur, or day of atonement. How do you get your name written in the book of life. Gods book of life contains the names of every elect. What does the bible tell us about those who will have their names written in this wonderful book.
The ten days between rosh hashanah and yom kippur are days of repentance, when jews express remorse for their sins through prayer and fasting. Can a believers name be blotted out of the book of life. To have your name written in the book of life means you have repented from your sins and accepted jesus christ as your personal savior and lord before your physical death. Therefore, my opinion, is that everyones name is originally written in the book of life and unbelievers names get blotted out.
The book refers to the place in exodus where moses prays, but now please forgive their sin, but if not, then blot me out of the book you have written, and god replies, everyone who. The book of life everyones name iswas in the book of. This clearly tells us that christians have their names written in the book of life. Are the names of all people originally written in the book. Once your name is written in the book of life, it is never erased revelation 3. The following is an excerpt from the macarthur new testament commentary on revelation 3. There are eight references in new testament to the book of life, and two of them refer specifically to the book of life that belongs to the lamb, jesus christ. Also another book was opened, which is the book of life. The highest reward is to be part of the bride of christ and. He who overcomes will, like them, be dressed in white. How do i get my name written in the lambs book of life. Like other servants of god, moses understood that his name was already written in the book of life exodus 32.
Is there a difference between the book of life and the. How you may know your name is in the lambs book of life jesse m. God the father has written your name not in words but in wounds. The book of life sermon by shane williams, revelation 22. The lambs book of life not everyone has his or her name written in the lambs book of life. When god opens the book of life will your name be written.
And those who dwell on the earth, whose name has not been written in the book of life from the foundation of the world, will wonder when they see the beast, that he was and is not and will come. So the point is that having ones name written in the book is effective. How can anyone say for sure that his or her name is written down in gods book, the one that lists everyone who will be saved. Clearly, if god blots unrepentant sinners out of his book, then being written in the book is not the same as election and there is no security in being written there. This is a short story about kyle who wanted to get to know jesus for himself. To have your name written in the book of life means you have repented from your sins and accepted jesus christ as your personal savior and lord before your.
Im reading a book that says names are not added to the book of life, they are blotted out. He who overcomes shall be clothed in white garments. Late night meditations on the book of life desiring god. May you be inscribed in the book of life for 5774 philologos september 8. Blotting out of names the book of life learn the bible. And the dead were judged by what was written in the books, by what they had done.
Bible verses about entering your name in lambs book of life. By making gods word personal, you can see how much he loves you, and the importance of. Nothing evil will be allowed to enterno one who practices shameful idolatry and dishonestybut only those whose names are written in the lamb s book of life revelation 21. How to get your name written in the book of life youtube. How to get my name written in the book of life quora. If your name is in the book, you will not worship the beast. John says that when jesus cleansed the temple, his disciples remembered that it is written. What does the bible have to say about this book of life. There is only one way to know your name is written in the lambs book of life. One possible solution is that the book of life means the list of everyone who is born, and that god blots out all unbelievers leaving only the saints. This brings up the subject of the assurance of our salvation. The nailpierced hands, the thornencircled brow, the spearhewn sidein those bleeding wounds is the ink by which your name. The book of life, in this context, is the set of names of those who will live with god forever in heaven. What enables you to have your name in the book of life.
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